Janelle aims to be in the Top 5; competes tonight

Oliver Springs resident Janelle Arthur competes again tonight on “American Idol,” but last week was a close call.

by Donna Smith/Staff

Oliver Springs resident Janelle Arthur competes again tonight on “American Idol,” but last week was a close call.

Janelle was the second-lowest vote getter last week. The contestant with the lowest votes, Burnell Taylor, was eliminated from the competition on Thursday.

According to TV Guide, “Each of the judges were asked to name their Top 3. (Minaj noted afterwards that she wasn’t told the results would be shown to the public.) Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson all chose Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb and Angie Miller, while Mariah Carey swapped Candice in place of Angie.”

Janelle competes with the five other contestants in the Top 6 tonight. According to the TV show’s website, each finalist will perform two songs, including one that each contestant says is “A Song I Wish I Had Written.”

“American Idol” airs from 8 to 10 tonight on Knoxville channel 43. After the show people can vote as many times as they want by phone, up to 50 times at the http://www.americanidol.com/vote, or download the app at the website and vote that way.

For the second consecutive Wednesday, there will be a viewing party from 8 to 10 p.m. at Lincoln’s Sports Grille, South Illinois Avenue. It’s open to the public. A portion of the proceeds from the night’s sales will be give to Janelle’s family so they can afford to stay in Hollywood to support her.